The
Certificate of Lubricant Competence is primarily aimed at
new entrants, but equally is appropriate for all non-technical
personnel within lubricants companies.
The course
is provided on a modular basis and is held over 12-months.
There are nine separate one-day training sessions, each linked
to the next subject being covered, and the overall aim is
to provide a complete "beginners" cradle to grave, i.e. exploration
to final disposal of the used product, coverage on the subject
of lubricants and lubrication; even tribology is covered.
The course is designed to offer delegates the basics of what
lubricants are; how the are formulated; the different types
being offered to users; why there are different requirements
and most importantly the Safety Health and Environmental issues
lubricants and greases create.
SUBJECT
AREAS COVERED BY THE COURSE MATERIAL ARE: -
1.
EXPLORATION & REFINING
2.
BASE OIL TYPES & CHARACTERISTICS
3.
BASIC TRIBOLOGY
4.
LUBRICANT ADDITIVES
5.
AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS
6.
INDUSTRIAL LUBRICANTS
7.
GREASES
8.
METALWORKING
9.
HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT
10.
CERTIFICATION SESSION
1.
EXPLORATION & REFINING: Covering the basic geology and
formation of oil bearing strata, the geographical distribution
of known oil reserves, the history of exploration, the formation
of the Major Oil companies and a brief Industry history, refining
and the progression of refinery technology from initial techniques
through to current trends to ID technology.
2.
BASE OIL TYPES & CHARACTERISTICS: Concentrating on the
way refining and crude oil origin define the characteristics
and properties of the resulting base oil and their subsequent
best use. Covering areas such as Pour Point, Volatility, Oxidation
Stability and the advantages and disadvantages of various
properties to different types of blended lubricants.
3.
BASIC TRIBOLOGY: This course element is designed to give
a basic understanding of concepts such as ElastoHydroDynamic
Lubrication, Boundary Lubrication and Extreme Pressure conditions,
perhaps extending to cover Anti-Wear, Fretting Corrosion and
Tool Life in the context of the later course elements.
4.
LUBRICANT ADDITIVES: An explanation of the basic Additives
used in the various categories of lubricants, their chemistry
at a simplistic level, their function and their performance
in respect of the Tribology covered in the previous element.
This should not only relate to Additives used in Automotive
and basic Industrial lubricants but should draw parallels
with speciality areas such as Grease and Metalworking.
5.
AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS: An enormous topic covering not
only engine oils for both gasoline and diesel engines, but
transmission and in addition hydraulic applications. Following
on from the Lubricant Additive element, this session should
highlight the application of the different additive chemistries,
relating both types and treat rates - to levels of performance
and specifications. The history of specifications up to and
including the latest ACEA performance levels will be covered.
6.
INDUSTRIAL LUBRICANTS: A comprehensive look at Hydraulic
and Circulatory, Gear Oils, Open Gears, Slideway Oils etc.
including particularly the importance of viscosity, and additive
selection and relating strongly to both the Tribology and
additive elements. Basic guidance on selection of the correct
lubricant and the importance of the Lubrication Survey and
Rationalisation will be included.
7.
GREASES: A science in itself, the sphere of use of grease,
its different manufacturing considerations, Additive types
and the basic terminology's of Consistency, Penetration, Drop
Point etc. are all covered.
8.
METALWORKING: Metalworking Fluids have become an increasingly
important part of the product portfolio of most lubricant
companies. This element should explore the basic differences
in chemistry and application between neat and watermix fluids,
should explain emulsions and emulsifiers at a simplistic level,
should cover the Additive technology and different tribological
implications when related to the previous elements and should
give a thumbnail sketch of the industries which form the potential
customer base.
9.
HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL: Covering the evolution
of the Health and Safety of ingredients, lead, sodium nitrite
etc. in various categories of lubricants moving on to later
issues such as biocides, middle order metals and discussing
environmental legislation and trends. During this session
other aspects are also covered relating to bio-degradeable
lubricants, vegetable and ester basestocks and fluids used
in the environment.
10.
EXAMINATION SESSION: The final session will review the
elements covered and delegates will be required to answer
questions covering each module. This session will also include
presentation of the UKLA Certificate of Lubricant Competence,
to those who reach the required standard of competence. Certification
is weighted equally from attendance, module test marks and
the final examination mark.
Please
download the 'Flyer', which provides full details and
contact the Secretariat if you are interested in attending.
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